The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to increase local production and strengthen backward integration as key steps toward becoming Africa’s leading manufacturing hub. He said …
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Chappal Energies Secures $430m Financing to Strengthen Asset Portfolio and Support Growth Strategy
Chappal Energies, through its subsidiary, Chappal Investments Limited, has completed major financing transactions valued at a total of $430m, marking an important step in the company’s financial and strategic expansion …
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Dangote Cement Gboko Launches Community Empowerment Programmes
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a wide-ranging social intervention programme aimed at promoting sustainable economic empowerment and improving the living conditions of its host communities in Benue …
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Stronger Rand, Lower Oil, but Higher Fuel Costs for Motorists
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminIn spite of setbacks recorded in 2025, both in local and global markets, motorists have ended the year only slightly worse off when it comes to fuel prices. The year …
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Nigeria’s Textile Imports Jump to N814.27bn in Nine Months as Industry Revival Efforts Falter
Nigeria’s textile imports rose sharply to N814.27bn in the first nine months of 2025, raising fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s repeated claims that it is reviving …
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PenCom Extends Pension Industry Recapitalisation Deadline to June 2027
The National Pension Commission has extended the deadline for the ongoing recapitalisation of the pension industry to June 2027, shifting it from the earlier date of December 2026. The move …
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AFRIMA 2026 as City Hosts 9th All Africa Music Awards
The Lagos State Government, major Nigerian corporates, international partners, and private sector organisations have pledged strong support for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, scheduled to …
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World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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Business Analyst Urges African Entrepreneurs to Turn Economic Challenges into Opportunities
A business analyst, Mr Adewale Adebawo, has charged African entrepreneurs to see economic challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation, noting that some of the most impactful ideas on the …
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ACCI President Warns of Contracting Economy as Businesses
The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu (SAN), has raised serious concern over Nigeria’s tough business environment, warning that the country’s economy is contracting …